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Wings

March 31, 2017 by Elaine

A few years ago I bought some cute little wooden pieces of art. One has a lovely bird and the other has white angel-like wings and the letters F L Y. I am not a huge fan of actual birds (except maybe the gorgeous cardinals present around the trees in my yard) but I love pretty artwork…

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Filed Under: change, divorce, Faith, Life, Milestones, support

Extrovert Mom, Introvert Child

October 7, 2015 by Elaine

I am leaving in the morning for my first Type A conference (yes, I kind of resemble the name…).  Of course I am a bit nervous because I’ve never been to Type A and there will be new people to meet and unfamiliar stuff.  Also, my best conference buddy will not be there this time (boo)….

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Filed Under: childhood, children, Friends, Kids, Little G, Parenting, support Tagged With: extrovert, introvert, shy, shyness

Listen To Who? Oh yeah, your Mother!

March 31, 2014 by Elaine

All eleven of us (we were missing one) sat around two tables covered in pink, plastic table cloths with our words in print,  in front of us. Pink is ALL around the Julie Rogers’ offices (our cause is so amazing, click the link!), since they love it and it ties in with what the do…

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Filed Under: Friends, LTYM, support, writing

And so, it’s okay

July 6, 2011 by Elaine

We see A LOT on the internet about the “Mommy Wars” and it just makes my heart sad to know that someone even coined that phrase.  I don’t want to fight with any other mommies.  I just want to be the best mommy I can be to my kids.  And I’m guessing that’s what MOST…

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Filed Under: blogging, Friends, Motherhood, support

Bonus

April 8, 2011 by Elaine

There are days when my current “job” is hard-ish. Sometimes I wish for the times when I could get dressed every morning, have coffee in my office and eat lunch out with other adults at a decent restaurant. I miss feeling like I’m contributing to something “bigger”, more substantial.  More significant. But then I snap…

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Filed Under: Family, Love, Motherhood, support, Tim

WW – Wagie Ride for Tuesday

February 11, 2009 by Elaine

We were a little “late” in getting outside, but on Saturday we joined in remebrance of Tuesday and put the boys in the wagon and went for a walk as a family. It was a good day for it too. Here are the boys, ready to go, with some of their “pals” in tow, as…

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Filed Under: blogging, boys, support

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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